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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,980 and 513,308

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,980 and 513,308 is: 750,712.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,980 : 513,308 = 513,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,980/513,308 = 513,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,980x = 513,308 × 513,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,980x = 263,485,102,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,485,102,864/350,980
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,712.58

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